The Challenge
The goal is to design a multifunctional façade system that integrates smart technologies, such as IoT sensors, sun-shading, BIPV, or embedded heating/cooling systems. Your concept should enhance sustainability, comfort, and performance by responding intelligently to environmental conditions.
We’re not looking for a technical marvel. Just visualize your idea clearly, through sketches, renders, diagrams, or any creative format.
Objectives
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Involve students in the future of intelligent building envelopes
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Promote energy efficient, responsive façade designs
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Use visuals to inspire and communicate ideas
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Offer cash prizes, public exposure, and industry opportunities
About your Design
Your design should:
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Enable smart systems that interact with climate or occupants
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Work across different building types
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Prioritize modularity, sustainability, and performance
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Demonstrate how façades can contribute to smarter, more comfortable buildings
Submissions may include frame systems, panel-based designs, interlocking elements, or innovative reuse concepts.
Submission Criteria
Each entry must include:
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A Completed submission form
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1–3 Visuals: sketches, renders, technical illustrations, etc. (Format accepted: JPG, PNG, or PDF. Max file size 10MB)
Timeline
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Submissions Open – 8 July 2025
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Submission Deadline – 10 October 2025, 23:59
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Jury Review and Evaluation – 14 October 2025
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Winner Announcement – 17 October 2025
Prizes
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€1,000 cash prize
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Potential collaboration with Focchi SpA
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Public recognition on the MEZeroE platform
Who Can Participate
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Students or young researchers*
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Teams of students or young researchers (max 3 people)
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One submission per team/person
How To Participate
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Download the full Guidelines and Submission Form below
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Prepare your visual files
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Submit before the deadline via using the link below.
Application link: https://www.incurvo.com/the-mu…